Be the Spark Behind the Startups

INSPYRE Innovation Hub thrives on the strength of its community—and that includes you. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, industry expert, or organization that believes in the power of innovation, there are powerful ways to get involved.

From mentoring founders and advising early-stage startups to sponsoring high-impact programs, your support directly fuels bold ideas, business growth, and regional transformation. Help shape what’s next—and be part of the ecosystem that makes it all possible.

INSPYRE the Next Generation. Mentor With Us.

The INSPYRE Mentor Program, designed to connect experienced professionals with the next generation of entrepreneurs and small business leaders. Mentors play a vital role in helping startups and early-stage companies grow by offering guidance, encouragement, and real-world insights. Whether you’re a subject-matter expert, seasoned founder, or business leader, your time and knowledge can make a lasting impact.

We are now accepting mentor applications through May 31, 2025

Join our dynamic mentor network and help shape the future of innovation and inclusive economic growth.

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Join the CenterState CEO Resource Pool

Ecosystem

Be part of a vibrant ecosystem that supports business growth and economic inclusion in Central New York. The CenterState CEO Resource Pool offers a structured, facilitated way for established professionals, service providers, and organizations to engage directly with the region’s rising entrepreneurs.

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Grow Together

By joining, you’ll be connected with startups and small businesses participating in our innovation and inclusive growth programs—including high-growth companies in GENIUS NY and community-rooted businesses in our Up Start program. Whether offering your expertise, mentorship, or services, your involvement helps create a stronger, more connected entrepreneurial community.

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Become a Sponsor

Help fuel the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in Central New York by becoming a sponsor of our programs or innovation space. Your sponsorship directly supports early-stage startups, inclusive economic development, and the creation of a thriving ecosystem where businesses can grow and succeed.

Support Innovation

From accelerator events and workshops to space enhancements and programmatic support, sponsors play a key role in enabling our work. Gain visibility, make a community impact, and connect with innovative talent and ideas.

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“[INSPYRE Innovation Hub] has been awesome for us. They run classes. They build your knowledge. The staff has been a resource and networking source for us.”

Beth Race

Founder, Eco-Baggeez
Innovation Hot Spot Company

[The Innovation Hub is] catapulting our ideas forward. They're going to create a maker space and connect you with industry experts to really fine-tune what you're bringing to market. And that's really what Syracuse is changing - they're changing that Dynamic to really bring back the entrepreneurial spirit that Syracuse is known for, and it's a pretty exciting time.”

Christianne Radziewicz

CEO, InteliEQ

“First of all, it's really nice to have a brand new building but the most important thing is what they're putting into it. Not only the tech but they're doing all the things that actually are going to help accelerate people understanding what companies like us do.”

Santiago Barrera

COO & Co-founder, Aerialoop